1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1970 Seat 1430
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 480 kg more than 1970 Seat 1430. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Mondial | 1970 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Seat |
| Model | Mondial | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |
